Feskekôrka

The fish church on the canal

Feskekôrka - "fish church" in Gothenburg dialect, is one of the city's best-known landmarks. The building on the Rosenlundskanal opened on 1 November 1874, designed by city architect Victor von Gegerfelt. With its pointed arches and steep, tall roof it looks like a neo-Gothic place of worship, but it was built from the start as a market hall for fish and seafood. That very contrast, church shape, fish-market function, is what gave it its nickname and its place among Gothenburg's landmarks.

Reopened after a long renovation

From 2021, the hall underwent a thorough, multi-year renovation. After roughly four years it reopened in early 2024 as a modernised market hall, with renewed fabric and a new mix of fish trading and dining. If you knew Feskekôrka from before, you'll find a noticeably upgraded building today, with stalls and restaurants sharing the space under the same distinctive roof.

What to expect

Fishmongers and eateries share the hall between them:

• At the fish stalls Ebbes Fångst and Flåtens Fiskhandel you can buy fresh fish, crab, lobster and oysters, landed straight from Sweden's west coast.
• The restaurants and bars Haldis kök, Ekmans, Lilla Åstols Rökeri and Victor von G serve seafood and fish dishes on the spot, from a quick bite to a full menu.
• The stalls are open Tuesday to Saturday, while the eateries keep their own, longer hours, some open daily until 22:00, so the hall also works as an evening destination.

Entry is free; you only pay for what you buy at the stalls or eat in a restaurant. There are no published price lists, but seafood dishes typically sit in the mid-to-upper range, priced in SEK.

Visiting and getting there

30 to 60 minutes is enough for a look around plus a bite to eat. It's most pleasant in the morning, shortly after opening at 10:00, when the stalls are freshly stocked and the hall is still quiet; it fills up around lunchtime. There's no central booking system, the hall is open to walk in, though individual restaurants take their own table reservations.

Feskekôrka sits centrally on the Rosenlundskanal at Fisktorget 4 and is an easy walk from the city centre. Nearby tram stops are Grönsakstorget, Järntorget and Stenpiren. The visit pairs well with a stroll through the neighbouring Haga district; the city centre and Gothenburg Cathedral are just a few minutes away. For more on west coast cuisine, see our guide to food and drink in Gothenburg.